Robert H Spitz Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert H Spitz Foundation is a private foundation in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $890,879 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $62,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$890,879
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$62,500
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $890,217 the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $890,217 | 70 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $890,879 | 65 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scranton Area Foundation 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 347-6203 |
| What to submit | Requests on letterhead of organization, direct mail solicitations, phone solicitations all followed by receipt of letter of acknowledgment from the organization as required by the IRS substantiation rules |
What Robert H Spitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 62 | $805,879 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton | For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation. | $62,500 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic | $50,000 |
| New Hytes | For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel of Scranton | For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance. | $46,542 |
| Agency for Community Empowerment of Nepa | For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505. | $30,000 |
| Elan Gardens Inc | For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space. | $30,000 |
| Scranton Area Community Foundation | For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives. | $25,536 |
| Discovery Mi Preschool | For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence). | $25,000 |
| Jobsfirstnyc | For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa | $25,000 |
| The Borough of Dickson City | For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (vfw) memorial park monument and picnic grove project. | $25,000 |
| Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County | For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans program operational support. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Nepa | For the purpose of the 37th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa. | $23,000 |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos Inc | For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital improvements. | $20,000 |
| Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania | For the purpose of shared equity housing planning capacity | $20,000 |
| Northeast Pa Area Health Education Center | For the purpose of national health corps community health fellowship (nhcchf) | $20,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | For the purpose of support for adult ged to provide pathways out of poverty. | $20,000 |
| Adopt A Boxer Rescue | For the purpose of the puppy mill project | $18,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Nepa | For the purpose of junior achievement career pathways to economic mobility | $15,000 |
| The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce | For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership programmatic support. | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of Lackawanna DBA Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | For the purpose of the robert h. Spitz foundation recovery room. | $15,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa | For the purpose of emergency assistance program. | $15,000 |
| St Cats and Dogs of Scranton | For the purpose of st. Cats and dogs of nay aug operational support. | $14,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center | For the purposes of at ease: art and nature for veterans and military community ($5,000) and water quality in action: a hands-on, citizen-led approach to promoting good water quality stewardship($8,000). | $13,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | For the purpose of allied services pediatrics operational support. | $12,500 |
| Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms Inc | For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building. | $12,000 |
| Nepa Pet Fund and Rescue | For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue community program. | $12,000 |
| Pawsitively for the Animals | For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund. | $12,000 |
| Warrior Strong Inc | For the purpose of warrior strong veterans inclusive program. | $12,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | For the purpose of wrc operational support ($5,000) and wrc pet program operational support ($6,000). | $11,000 |
| Dress for Success Lackawanna | For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna's empowerment online: virtual suiting and career development. | $10,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | For the purpose of greater scranton YMCA - child care financial assistance. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pa | For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support. | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support. | $10,000 |
| Patient Engagement Council DBA the Wright Center for Patient and Community | For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food demonstration,and transportation assistance to alleviate financial hardships for twcch patients and the community we serve. | $10,000 |
| The Institute | For the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty. | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth House | For the purpose of the valley youth house rapid re-housing program for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county. | $10,000 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network | For the purpose of securing stronger stream protections through land preservation practices, and raising awareness of the community benefits of coupling antidegradation and land preservation. | $9,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pa | For the purpose of big brother big sisters of northeastern pa operational support. | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pa | For the purpose of the after school program. | $8,000 |
| Equines for Freedom | For the purpose of equines for freedom emdr therapy - veterans/first responders post traumatic stress disorders. | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Nogi
- Frank McGrath
- Jed Rubenfeld
- Diana Holdridge
Questions people ask
Does Robert H Spitz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert H Spitz Foundation give?
$890,879 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert H Spitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Nogi (Trustee), Frank McGrath (Trustee), Jed Rubenfeld (Trustee) and Diana Holdridge (Trustee).
What does Robert H Spitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and community development.